It’s no longer part of the area I represent, but Notting Hill always holds a special place in my heart. It’s an area I’ve spent a lot of time focussing on in my time on Council.
I am a very lucky man 😍
36 years ago, 24 people made the ultimate sacrifice at Nakatomi. May their courage and resilience live on, even in the face of impossible odds.
A pleasure to join Neighbourhood Watch Monash Inc. to celebrate the exceptional service of a local legend, Senior Constable Sara Coe from Monash Police.
34% of all the poker machines in the ENTIRE WORLD are in NSW.
Carols by Candlelight - what a night!
Men are starting to have the conversation about what they can do to end the national crisis of gender-based violence.
The annual Westgate Street Christmas Party. 26 years and going strong.
Happy 11 years of marriage to this eternal spunk. Couldn’t have imagined a better journey, or a more amazing person to experience it with.
Did you know that NSW has 34% of the WORLD’s poker machines?
These were the BEST biscuits ever made; coffee scrolls.
Your Monash Councillors for the 2024-2028 term 👆
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Everyone else is here, why aren’t you?
Stoked to have been provisionally re-elected in my local hood.
For those who celebrate Diwali, Tihar, Bandai, Diwas or Chhor, today is a special day. 👆👆👆👆👆👆👆👆👆👆👆👆👆👆
Oct 25
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Last chance to vote and avoid a $99 fine
I won’t be on social media for the next 24 hours.
*** VOTE NOW TO AVOID A $99 FINE ***
Today we visited the Community Laneways, an initiative from @nottinghillnh where locals have painted hundreds of paintings that adorn the walls of the laneway between Samada and Saniky Streets.
Well worth a visit. The new neighbourhood park is at the end of the laneway as an added bonus.
A belated Happy New Year to all. I’ve been away, but I am now back on deck and ready for a big year ahead, delivering on the commitments I made during the recent Council elections.
Yippee-ki-yay, heroes.
#NeverForget #ChristmasMovie
Sara does an extraordinary job working in Crime Prevention and community education, and is based right here in Oakleigh.
It’s been a privilege to work alongside her for the last six years - we’re extremely lucky to have her.
Yep, more than a third. In only one Australian State.
Let that sink in.
#crstuart #stujames #thisismonash @cr.elishalee @crcameronlittle @nickyluomonash
We need to make sure this conversation keeps going: by talking to our friends, recognising the warning signs of violence, challenging abusive behaviours, and listening to women and survivors of all genders without judgement or defensiveness.
Join the 16 Days of Activism and help build communities where women are safe and equal.
It all starts with respect.
This is what community is all about: local residents (young and old) coming together to enjoy each others company.
Always a pleasure to be invited along - a highlight of the year.
With the kids this time, back at the place where it all began, Mahjong in St Kilda. Food and service as terrific as it’s always been.
Or that last year there were a total of 1 MILLION gambling ads on free-to-air television alone?
Or that, on average, each adult loses $1,527 to gambling every year?
Gambling is a leading cause of suicide in young adults, a leading cause in domestic violence and a leading cause in metal health issues.
More than 70% of Australians support a total ban on gambling advertising.
Yet gambling companies are grooming young children without challenge with both the major federal parties having done nothing and committed to nothing.
Peta Murphy’s legacy is being trashed through lack of commitments to implementing the very recommendations the committee she lead made, with MPs of all sides on the committee unanimously agreeing with the recommendations.
The role of Governments is to lead, not to be lead by vested interests seeking to profit through the misery of the citizens they are meant to represent.
I’m extremely proud of Councils strong stand against gambling in Monash, and the raft of local changes we’ve made to stamp out advertising on our land and in our sporting clubs and local communities.
#auspol @reformgambling
But Arnotts and the big guys squashed them.
What were your favs that are no longer around?
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.
(Thank-you to the Oakleigh-Carnegie RSL for a fitting tribute to our fallen)
Ashwood Family Fun Day
Running until 3pm
Batesford Reserve, Chadstone
#crstuart #stujames #thisismonash @monashcouncil
Thank-you to the people of Oakleigh, Hughesdale and Huntingdale for again putting their trust in me. I am truly grateful for your support.
I’d also like to acknowledge and thank my opponent, Natasha Abrahams, for the respectful way in which the campaign was conducted.
A day to celebrate the triumph of good over evil, of light over dark, and of knowledge over ignorance.
More importantly, it’s a time to spend with family and friends, to reflect and celebrate each other - the importance of that highlighted during the pandemic.
From my family to yours, I wish everyone celebrating a happy and safe day.
Annnnnd it’s offical. As of 6am, I’m no longer a Councillor (election results pending).
When this term started, we were in hard lockdowns due to COVID, unable to travel more than 5km from home.
What a ride.
Take a walk down memory lane with me.
Annnnnd it’s offical. As of 6am, I’m no longer a Councillor (election results pending).
When this term started, we were in hard lockdowns due to COVID, unable to travel more than 5km from home.
What a ride.
Take a walk down memory lane with me.
Due to Australia Post collection times, it’s too late to vote by mail.
If you haven’t yet returned your ballots, you can visit the election office at 1A Atherton Road (access from rear) and vote in person.
On this day last year, 17-year-old Mac Holdsworth took his own life after being sexually extorted. He wasn’t the first, and he won’t be the last.
To raise awareness about bullying, extortion and the impact of social media, I’m stepping away for 24 hours.
Join the #unplug24 campaign
https://www.unplug24.smacktalk.com.au/
If you haven’t voted in Council elections, you have just two days to return your ballot papers.
Voting takes around 10 minutes from start to finish and your completed voting papers can be dropped in to any Australia Post postbox for free.
Alternatively, you can drop it off at the voting centre at 1A Atherton Road (entrance at rear of building).
